Special Events and Administration - Edmonton

Special Olympics is accepting applications for a full time permanent position in Special Events and Administration in the Edmonton office. Special Olympics is a charitable sport organization which provides sport training and competitive opportunities to individuals with intellectual disabilities. Currently, the Edmonton area offers 35 sport programs with over 500 athletes participating throughout the year. 

This position will be responsible for the following areas:

• Coordinating and managing all special events and tournaments
• Implementation of marketing strategies
• Coordinate local involvement in national/provincial activities
• Develop new partnerships for fund development and marketing
• Office administration

The successful candidate will possess the following:

• Post-secondary education in marketing, business or related field is an asset.
• Experience with fundraising events and volunteer committees.
• Experience with office equipment, databases and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with providing customer service
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Submit resume and salary expectations to: 

Special Olympics Alberta, 11759 Groat Road, Edmonton, AB, T5M 3K6

Or email to:   info@specialolympics.ab.ca

This competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is selected.  We appreciate submissions from all applicants, however we will contact only those individuals being considered for interviewing.